P’tit Train de la Haute Somme Holidays

The Froissy Dompierre Light Railway, better known by its
nickname "P'tit Train de la Haute Somme", runs for just
over four miles in the valley of the Somme River. Our journey on
the narrow-gauge railway gives us a fascinating insight into the
time of its construction - which was during the First World War,
designed to transport urgently-needed supplies to the nearby front
line.

We depart from the station at Froissy and follow the preserved
railway as it curves to run alongside the Somme Canal, adjacent to
the larger river. Shortly afterwards the P'tit Train de la
Haute Somme enters a curved tunnel, then emerges and
negotiates a sharp zig-zagged section of track. These were both
constructed for logistical purposes; not only to navigate the
landscape, but also to provide some cover from enemy forces during
the war. It is a sobering thought as our train - often steam-hauled
- begins to climb slightly, heading away from the winding path of
the river.

After a brief ascent, we reach an intermediate station at
Plateau de Santerre. From here our journey continues southwards
through the flat countryside to the railway's terminus in
Dompierre.

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